specific (a)

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type a
lex_filenum 00
def (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
examples rules with specific application
demands specific to the job
a specific and detailed account of the accident
Outgoing links
Also see precise; specialized, specialised
Attribute generality
Antonym specific → general; specific → nonspecific
Similar to ad hoc; circumstantial; limited, special; particular(a), peculiar(a), special(a); particular(a); particularized, particularised; proper(ip); unique(p)
Incoming links
Antonym general → specific; nonspecific → specific
Similar to ad hoc; circumstantial; limited, special; particular(a), peculiar(a), special(a); particular(a); particularized, particularised; proper(ip); unique(p)
Also see precise; specialized, specialised
Derived from adjective specifically → specific
Attribute generality

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